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Foundation Relations Specialist

Austin, TX · On-site

Your Mission in Action The Foundation Relations Specialist builds and manages relationships with family, professional, and corporate foundations to secure funding for the Agency's programs.

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How much do foundation relations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for foundation relations in the United States is $66,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is foundation relations?

Foundation Relations professionals are specialists who manage and cultivate relationships between nonprofit organizations and charitable foundations. They research potential foundation funders, write grant proposals, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. These professionals also steward existing foundation partners by providing updates on funded projects and reporting on outcomes. Their work is crucial in securing funding for nonprofit programs and initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in foundation relations?

To thrive in Foundation Relations, you typically need a background in nonprofit management, fundraising, or communications, often with a bachelor's degree or higher. Familiarity with donor management systems (like Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge), grant writing, and reporting tools is highly valuable. Excellent relationship-building, persuasive communication, and strategic thinking skills help professionals stand out in this field. These abilities are crucial for securing funding, maintaining strong partnerships, and advancing organizational missions.

What are some typical challenges faced when managing relationships with multiple foundations, and how can they be addressed in a foundation relations role?

Professionals in Foundation Relations often juggle relationships with numerous foundations, each with their own unique priorities, reporting requirements, and timelines. A common challenge is balancing these varying expectations while ensuring clear, consistent communication and timely submission of proposals and reports. To address this, strong organizational skills, proactive planning, and the use of a comprehensive CRM system are essential. Developing personalized engagement strategies for each foundation and fostering open, ongoing communication with program officers can also help build trust and long-term partnerships.

What is the difference between Foundation Relations vs Grant Writer?

AspectFoundation RelationsGrant Writer
Primary FocusBuilding and maintaining relationships with foundationsWriting and preparing grant proposals
Work EnvironmentStrategic, relationship-drivenDetail-oriented, writing-focused
Required SkillsRelationship management, communication, knowledge of funding landscapeWriting, research, compliance with grant guidelines
Common UsageIn development/fundraising teams for strategic partnership buildingIn grant departments for proposal development

Foundation Relations professionals focus on cultivating long-term partnerships with funders, while Grant Writers concentrate on crafting compelling proposals to secure funding. Both roles are essential in the fundraising process but serve different functions within the organization.

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Infographic showing various Foundation Relations job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,728 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$81K - $99K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

546th of 790 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Position Summary:
The Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager is responsible for managing the strategic corporate and private foundation giving program. With the support of the Director of Development, this position oversees all funding solicitations, works with Services and Programs on proposal development, and manages the Senior Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations. The Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager maintains a portfolio of institutional donors, conducts prospect research, oversees grant reporting, provides strategic leadership and direction for grant projects and serves as a leader on the Philanthropy team.
Day in the life: In a typical day, the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager...
  • Grant Strategy and Compliance: Provides leadership and oversight for grant strategy, funder engagement, portfolio stewardship, compliance, and reporting activities to advance organizational priorities, strengthen institutional partnerships, and achieve fundraising objectives.
  • Corporate Engagement: Cultivates and strengthens relationships with corporate partners to increase philanthropic investment, volunteer engagement, sponsorship support, and long-term partnership opportunities.
  • People Leadership & Development: Provides leadership and direction to employees by fostering a culture of accountability, growth, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Job Pay & Perks:
  • Pay range: $81,641 - $99,784 annual salary
  • This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.
  • Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

About You:
Required Knowledge & Skills:
  • Knowledge of corporate philanthropy, foundation giving, sponsorships, and donor stewardship practices.
  • Experience securing and managing corporate and foundation funding, including six figure and multi-year grant and sponsorship commitments.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships, conduct donor solicitations, and secure philanthropic investments.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to support staff performance, development, and accountability.
  • Ability to build collaborative partnerships and work effectively with donors, volunteers, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve goals.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including proposal and report writing.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in grant submissions, reporting, and donor records.
  • Ability to balance day-to-day responsibilities while maintaining focus on long-term fundraising objectives.
  • Proficiency with donor management systems and fundraising software.

Prior Experience & Education:
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, grant management, corporate and foundation relations, donor stewardship, partnership development, or related revenue-generating functions.
  • Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, or a related field preferred.

About Us:
Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running! Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.
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